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In a controversial turn of events during the fourth test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), first Indian match Yashasvi Jaiswal was stuck behind even though there is no evidence of a lead on the Snickometer. This incident has sparked fierce debate among fans and commentators, leading to the hashtag ‘cheating’ trending on microblogging website X.
The controversial dismissal of Yashasvi JaiswaI
The incident took place in the fifth ball of the 71st over when Jaiswal was hitting 84 runs. Australian captain Pat Cummins He bowled a short delivery which Jaiswal tried to hook. The ball went straight to the goalkeeper. Alex Careywhich prompted a call from the Australian players. On-field umpire Joel Wilson initially ruled it out, but Australia opted for a review.
Third referee Sharfuddoula Saikat He spent several minutes reviewing the footage, including slow-motion replays and Snickometer data. While the Snickometer showed no spike indicating contact with the bat or gloves, the third umpire concluded that there was a deviation based on visual evidence and overturned the original call, declaring Jaiswal out.
Outrage among Indian fans
The decision sparked immediate outrage among Indian fans, who felt that the lack of conclusive evidence justified keeping the decision on the field. When Wilson raised his finger to point out Jaiswal’s dismissal, calls of “cheaters” echoed on social media. Several fans expressed frustration and questioned the integrity of the decision-making process in cricket.
Snicko has no advantage and the third referee leaves out yashasvi jaiswal
This is a real cheat on the part of the Australian team.
Where is BCCI? #INDvAUS #YashasviJaiswal#Unfaithfulpic.twitter.com/gN6MrFkAeN— Cover Point (@CoverPoint17) December 30, 2024
Australian doing what they are known for.
Unfaithful!!
According to ICC rules, if Sniko does not show any disturbance, then he should not come out.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was wrongly delivered. pic.twitter.com/uXdmsbBQLm
– Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) December 30, 2024
full #unfaithful in #INDvsAUS Try Cricket!
Stupid Stupid Stupid Australia #cheaters
Rohit Sharma should retire.pic.twitter.com/sfTiKl2IHS
— . (@CricCrazyDeepak) December 30, 2024
Bad luck for Indian team NO EDGE NO DEVIATION ON SNICKO but still the stupid Bangladeshi umpire gave it to YASHASVI JAISWAL. It didn’t come out UNREAL TRAP ON THE PART OF AUSTRALIA. THE AUSSIES WIN #unfaithful #YashasviJaiswal #cheaters #INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/INSRGAvmKP
– Veeresh Kumar (@VeereshKum9526) December 30, 2024
There was no increase in the snickometer but it was still given to Jaiswal.
As ? #unfaithful #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/MhqJf3DoKL— Simple case (@Tiwarijunction) December 30, 2024
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Prominent cricket analysts and former players also weighed in on the controversy. Critics highlighted that while the technology is intended to help make accurate decisions, its limitations can sometimes lead to controversial results. Former cricketers like it Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan expressed disbelief at the overturning of Wilson’s decision, while others such as Ricky Ponting He defended the third referee’s ruling.
Sunil Gavaskar questions Bangladesh jihadi third umpire’s decision that Yashasvi Jaiswal overlooked Snicko’s technique.#unfaithful #INDvsAUS #TravisHead #chokli #BGT24 #YashasviJaiswal #AUSvINDIA #withdraw | Happy retirement | Gambir | NOT OUT pic.twitter.com/zxuL7MLftv
-Radheya (@HPindia01) December 30, 2024
Impact of Jaiswal’s dismissal on the party
Jaiswal’s dismissal was significant as it ended India’s hopes of salvaging a draw in a match in which they were chasing a target of 340 runs. The young opener had been a ray of hope for India amid a struggling batting line-up, having scored 84 runs with eight fours before his controversial exit.
Soon after Jaiswal returned to the pavilion, India’s remaining batsmen followed him. The visitors were all out for just 155 in their second innings, losing the match by 184 runs and giving the Australians a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
